Hi U-Reporters! There is a Cholera outbreak in Hoima & Kyegegwa & neighboring districts are at risk. If you would like to know more, please send ‘YES’ TO 8500
Signs &Symptoms of cholera include excessive passing of watery stools (diarrhea), vomiting, thirst, body weakness from loss of water & reduced urination
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Do you know how Cholera is spread? Please answer YES or No. If YES, please tell us how it is spread.
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Cholera is spread thru faeces/vomit of some1 suffering fm Cholera, drinking & eating contaminated water & food, poor disposal of faeces, dirty hands & utensils
Do you know how to prevent the spread of Cholera? Please answer YES or NO? If YES, Please share with us ways in which we can prevent the spread of cholera.
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Prevent the spread of cholera by washing hands with soap and water before preparing, serving and eating food,and after using the latrine
Always boil all drinking water or treat it with Chlorine (Water Guard or Aquatab). Store boiled water in a clean container (eg. jerrycan) with a cover.
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Always defecate in a latrine,not in open spaces,u may spread germs that wil contaminate ur drinking water& spread disease. Throw children's faeces in a latrine.
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If you suspect that someone has Cholera take him/her 2 the nearest health facility. If a person dies fm Cholera, report immediately 2 the nearest health worker.
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Dear U-Reporter, Please share this information about Cholera and how to prevent it with family, friends and your communities!